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January 21, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final-revised

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Agenda — 137 items

  1. 1 CALL TO ORDER - 9:00 a.m. (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 0:12
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:04
  3. 2 INVOCATION ▶ jump to 0:14
  4. 2 Note ▶ jump to 0:06
  5. 3 Murphy Hanley, Polk County Fire Rescue Chaplain ▶ jump to 0:16
  6. 3 Note ▶ jump to 0:06
  7. 4 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 1:00
  8. 4 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:10
  9. A. PRESENTATIONS and RECOGNITIONS ▶ jump to 1:21
  10. A.1. Employee Recognition 25-0017 ▶ jump to 1:22
  11. B. CEREMONIAL PROCLAMATIONS
  12. C. REQUEST FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC/AUDIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ▶ jump to 11:18
  13. C.1. Gueline Gbobo - Traffic on Avenue G NW - Inwood Community ▶ jump to 12:03
  14. C.2. Comments. ▶ jump to 12:04
  15. D. APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 22:55
  16. D.1. Approve Consent Agenda. 25-0042 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 23:08
  17. E. COUNTY COMPTROLLER (STACY M. BUTTERFIELD, CPA) ▶ jump to 24:12
  18. E.1. Disbursements. 25-0043 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 25:17
  19. E.2. Minutes of Regular Board meeting held on January 7, 2025. 25-0044 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 25:31
  20. F. REQUEST FROM ELECTED OFFICIAL and OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  21. G. COUNTY ATTORNEY (RANDY MINK)
  22. 17 Minutes
  23. H. COUNTY MANAGER (BILL BEASLEY) ▶ jump to 27:18
  24. H.1. Thompson Nursery Road (Phase 2, Segment 5) Infrastructure Agreement. (County reimbursement not to exceed $4,729,067.16 and includes a Developer contribution in the amount of $1,187,326.75 for a total project cost of $5,916,393.91) 25-0034 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:16
  25. H.2. Approve piggyback agreement with 1) Rep Services, Inc. and 2) Bliss Products and Services, Inc. to provide various park and playground equipment. (estimated $3,000,000.00 to $4,500,000.00 annual recurring expense) 25-0053 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 35:37
  26. H.3. Approve 1) construction contract with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC, for the US 27 at Tierra Del Sol intersection improvement project. ($2,286,826.36 one-time expense), and 2) CIP Amendment, and budget transfer in the amount of $1,286,827.00 from the Transportation Trust Fund, Reserve Budget Stabilization to the Tierra Del Sol Intersection Project. 25-0052 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:06
  27. H.4. Approve the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) 2020-055-03, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Addendum with SEMCO Construction, Inc. for the Polk County Utilities AMI radio towers. ($1,479,127.28 one-time expense) 25-0002 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 40:39
  28. H.5. Approve a behavioral health contract with Peace River Center for Personal Development, Inc. (PRC) for the provision of forensic specialists and navigation services not to exceed $700,000. 25-0007 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 43:38
  29. I. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1 (BECKY TROUTMAN) ▶ jump to 43:42
  30. I.1. Appoint Bruce W. Lyon as a Member (Seat 2) of the Polk County Industrial Development Authority, for the three-year term, February 20, 2025 through February 19, 2028. 25-0006 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:03
  31. I.2. Appoint Kimberly Knaisch as a member of the Housing Finance Authority for the four-year term, January 22, 2025 through January 21, 2029. 25-0076 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 44:18
  32. I.3. Commissioner Troutman Comments. ▶ jump to 44:25
  33. J. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3 (BILL BRASWELL) ▶ jump to 45:06
  34. J.1. Commissioner Braswell Comments. ▶ jump to 45:07
  35. K. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4 (MARTHA SANTIAGO)
  36. K.1. Commissioner Santiago Comments.
  37. 32 PAGE BREAK
  38. L. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5 (MICHAEL SCOTT) ▶ jump to 48:35
  39. L.1. Commissioner Scott Comments. ▶ jump to 48:36
  40. M. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2 (RICK WILSON, CHAIR) ▶ jump to 52:16
  41. M.1. Chair Wilson Comments. ▶ jump to 52:17
  42. N. LAY BOARD APPOINTMENTS
  43. O. EXPEDITED HEARINGS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-089 ▶ jump to 52:26
  44. O.1. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-26 Record Drawings and Appendix A Revisions) (Adoption Hearing) to consider adoption of a County-initiated request to amend multiple sections of the Land Development Code to clarify, document, and improve ways to install infrastructure and prepare development sites for residential and commercial construction projects. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0037 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 56:46
  45. O.2. Public Hearing (LDCT-2024-18, Section 220 Warehouse Separation) (First Reading), to consider the adoption of a County-initiated request amending Section 220, Compatibility related to warehouse uses and loading and unloading areas. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0039 ▶ jump to 56:49
  46. P. PUBLIC HEARINGS ▶ jump to 59:33
  47. P.1. Public Hearing (LDCU-2024-36 Rodriguez Rights Restoration ABC Road) to consider an applicant-initiated request seeking a Conditional Use for recognition of a former legal non-conforming use of three dwelling units on one parcel per Section 120.H of the LDC. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0040 Approved Pass ▶ jump to 64:36
  48. Q. WORK SESSION ITEMS ▶ jump to 64:50
  49. Q.1. Comprehensive Plan Update - Ben Ziskal, AICP, Land Development Division Director & Inspire Placemaking Collective (Consultant) ▶ jump to 64:51
  50. R. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
  51. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 1
  52. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
  53. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
  54. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 4
  55. R. COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 5
  56. R. COUNTY COMPTROLLER
  57. R.1. Removal of equipment from inventory as listed on Blanket Removal Form 2209. 25-0038 Approved Pass
  58. R. COUNTY MANAGER
  59. R.2. Approve 2025 State Legislative Priorities for Polk County. 25-0069 Approved Pass
  60. R. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  61. R. TOURISM/SPORTS MARKETING
  62. R. OFFICE OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
  63. R.3. SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2024-9 Deen Still Road CORE) to consider the adoption of a Large-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment to change the Future Land Use designation on 7.03 +/- from Conservation-COREX in the Rural Development Area (RDA) and the Rural Special Protection Area (SPA) to Business Park Center-X (BPCX) in the Transit Supportive Development Area (TSDA) and the Ridge SPA and the Ronald Regan Selected Area Plan. The suggested transmittal date is February 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the adoption hearing date is May 20, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-0056 Approved Pass
  64. R.4. SET HEARING: (LDCPAL-2024-15 Indian Lake Estates Comp Plan Text Amendment) to amend Policies 2.130-B3.3 and 2.130B3.4 regarding duplexes in Office Center-X (OCX) and sewer connection in Section 2.130-B Indian Lakes Estates (ILE). This case is related to LDCT-2024-24, a companion Land Development Code Text Amendment. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on February 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on April 1, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-0057 Approved Pass
  65. R.5. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-24 Indian Lake Estates Standards Text Amendment) to amend Chapter 4, Section 402.C; adding language regarding sewer connections and duplexes in Office Center-X (OCX) and adding conditions. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on February 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on April 1, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-0059 Approved Pass
  66. R.6. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-22 Laroche Road LDC Text Amendment) to amend Appendix E Parcel Specific Future Land Use to add development conditions for property subject to LDCPAS-2024-27. The suggested hearing dates are for the first reading on February 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. and the second reading on February 18, 2025, at 9:15 a.m. 25-0058 Approved Pass
  67. R.7. SET HEARING: (LDCT-2024-27 SR 60 & Boy Scout Road RCC Activity Center Plan (ACP) Text Amendment) to change the text of the Land Development Code Appendix E, Section E105. This case is related to LDCPAS-2024-25. The first reading for LDCT-2024-27 was originally set for January 7, 2025, and the second reading for January 21, 2025. The applicant has requested a continuance for both hearings. On January 7, 2025, the BoCC continued the first reading for this case to February 4, 2025. The suggested hearing date is February 18, 2025, for the second reading. 25-0060 Approved Pass
  68. R.8. SET HEARING: (LDCDD-2024-7 / Winslow’s Point CDD) to consider the adoption of an applicant-initiated ordinance to establish a new Community Development District (CDD) the unincorporated area of the county. Suggested hearing date is February 4, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. (No fiscal impact) 25-0063 Approved Pass
  69. R.9. Fox Branch Ranch Phase 1 Plat for Conditional Approval. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0019 Approved Pass
  70. R.10. Keens Grove Plat for Conditional Approval. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0026 Approved Pass
  71. R.11. Accept Performance Surety in the amount of $317,849.50 in the form of Commercial Maintenance Bond No. FL616348 for paving improvements associated with the Barry Road Infrastructure Agreement (No fiscal impact). 25-0015 Approved Pass
  72. R.12. Accept Bimini Bay Townhomes potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No fiscal impact) 25-0016 Approved Pass
  73. R.13. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $46,902.88 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 1102218 for Bimini Bay Townhomes. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0018 Approved Pass
  74. R.14. Accept Granite Lot 9 potable water and reclaim water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0022 Approved Pass
  75. R.15. Accept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $2,485.68 for Granite Lot 9. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0023 Approved Pass
  76. R.16. Accept Lake Gibson Apartments potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0027 Approved Pass
  77. R.17. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $41,548.20 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. 016244304 for Lake Gibson Apartments. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0028 Approved Pass
  78. R.18. Accept Posner Business Center potable water utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0029 Approved Pass
  79. R.19. Accept a one-year warranty and cash surety in the amount of $6,765.00 for Posner Business Center. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0030 Approved Pass
  80. R.20. Accept Strickland Brothers at US Hwy 27 & Student Drive potable water and wastewater utility system improvements for ownership, operation, and maintenance by Polk County Utilities. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0031 Approved Pass
  81. R.21. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $11,068.83 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. FL616202 for Strickland Brothers at US Hwy 27 & Student Drive. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0032 Approved Pass
  82. R.22. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $48,247.09 in the form of Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 306 for Gapway Groves Phase 3. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0020 Approved Pass
  83. R.23. Accept a one-year warranty and surety in the amount of $40,400.83 in the form of a Maintenance Bond No. LICX1983068 for Villamar Intersection Improvements. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0035 Approved Pass
  84. R.24. Approve the release of a warranty and surety in the amount of $113,603.46 in the form of Maintenance Bond No. SU11966179 for Harmony on Lake Eloise Phase 1 Paving. (No Fiscal Impact) 25-0025 Approved Pass
  85. R.25. Refund Request - (LDCPAS-2024-20 Mt. Pisgah Road ARR CPA) requesting a refund for the fees associated with a Small-Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment that changed the Future Land Use designation on 15.54+/- acres from Phosphate Mining (PM) to Agricultural/Residential Rural (A/RR) in the Rural Development Area (RDA). (One-time expense of $4,608.00) 25-0061 Approved Pass
  86. R. BUILDING
  87. R. DEPUTY COUNTY MANAGER
  88. R. BUDGET & MANAGEMENT SERVICES
  89. R. PROCUREMENT
  90. R. COMMUNICATIONS
  91. R. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICES
  92. R. HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
  93. R. EQUITY & HUMAN RESOURCES
  94. R. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
  95. R. CODE ENFORCEMENT
  96. R. COURT SERVICES
  97. R. RISK MANAGEMENT
  98. R. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE
  99. R. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
  100. R.26. Approve Amendment No. 11 to Agreement 19-004 with The Lunz Group, Inc., authorizing architectural and engineering services for the Eagle Lake Fire Rescue Station. ($274,310.00; one-time expense) 25-0021 Approved Pass
  101. R.27. Approve construction contract with Whitehead Construction for interior renovations of the Willow Oak Fire Rescue Station in Mulberry, FL. ($229,649.00 one-time expense). 25-0046 Approved Pass
  102. R. FLEET MANAGEMENT
  103. R. PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES
  104. R. FIRE RESCUE
  105. R.28. Requesting the approval of initial application of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) for Galencare INC. dba HCA Florida Brandon Hospital (No fiscal impact) 24-2486 Approved Pass
  106. R. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  107. R. REAL ESTATE SERVICES
  108. R.29. Approve Land Purchase Agreement between Higinio Nieves Diaz and Polk County for the purchase of conservation preservation properties. ($1,136 one-time expense) 25-0010 Approved Pass
  109. R.30. Approve Agreement for Transfer of Public Road between the City of Auburndale and Polk County for all of Lake Mattie Boat Landing Road and authorize County Deed for the right-of-way associated therewith. (No fiscal impact) 25-0012 Approved Pass
  110. R.31. Authorize a County Deed to Eagle Haven Ranch Properties, LLC associated with vacated right-of-way for a portion of Shady Oaks Drive. (No fiscal impact) 25-0045 Approved Pass
  111. R.32. Accept Quit Claim Deed for property being donated for conservation preservation, Sorrells Estate parcel. (No Fiscal Impact) 24-2511 Approved Pass
  112. R.33. Accept Quit Claim Deed from GLK Real Estate, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, for additional right-of-way along Snell Creek Road. (No fiscal impact) 25-0011 Approved Pass
  113. R.34. Adopt Resolution of Necessity authorizing condemnation for transportation improvements to the intersection of Spirit Lake Road at Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road, Project No. 5400193. (No fiscal impact) 25-0041 Approved Pass
  114. R.35. Authorize a Release of Easement for an ingress-egress easement associated with a former utility site on Parcel ID Number 232720-002020-000860. (No fiscal impact) 25-0050 Approved Pass
  115. R. ROADS & DRAINAGE
  116. R.36. SET HEARING to Consider Adopting a Resolution Allowing for the Installation of Traffic Calming Devices (Speed Humps) on Shenandoah Street near Lakeland. (Suggested Hearing Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:15 a.m.) (No fiscal impact) 24-2534 Approved Pass
  117. R.37. Adopt Resolution Setting Truck Restrictions on Brooks Road and Monk Road (near Frostproof). ($271.02 one-time expense) 24-2532 Approved Pass
  118. R.38. Adopt a Resolution Setting Speed Limit on Fort Clinch Heights Road, near Frostproof. ($100.07 one-time expense) 24-2533 Approved Pass
  119. R.39. Approve First Amendment and Ratification to the Hatchineha Ranch Mitigation Bank Credit Purchase and Deposit Agreement with The Nature Conservancy to extend the payment date to February 7, 2025. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement will remain unchanged and in full force and effect. (No fiscal impact) 25-0004 Approved Pass
  120. R. UTILITIES
  121. R.40. Approve Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) (2024-017-01) with Rummel, Klepper, and Kahl, LLP for FDC Grove Road Reclaimed Water Main Loop Project ($213,750.00 not-to-exceed, one-time expense). 24-2531 Approved Pass
  122. R.41. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Standard Grant Agreement Number LPR0020 with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department) for the Polk County Septage Receiving Stations Project (Land Application Reduction Program). (No Fiscal Impact) 24-2526 Approved Pass
  123. R.42. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Standard Grant Agreement Number LPR0019 with the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department) for the Polk County Crooked Lake Park Receivership Wastewater Treatment Facility Abandonment Project (No Fiscal Impact). 24-2530 Approved Pass
  124. R.43. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lakeland (2023-06-027D) granting Polk County Utilities authorization to provide potable water service to the Parker Estates Subdivision. (No fiscal impact) 24-2535 Approved Pass
  125. R. SOLID WASTE
  126. R.44. Approve Amendment #1 to Agreement 2024-030 with RDK Assets, Inc. dba RDK Truck Sales (RDK) for waste collection truck leases. ($405,000.00 estimated expense) 25-0062 Approved Pass
  127. R. ELECTED OFFICIAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
  128. R. COURT RELATED
  129. R. POLK COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER
  130. R. POLK COUNTY SHERIFF
  131. R. POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS
  132. R. POLK COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR
  133. R. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
  134. R. COUNTY ATTORNEY
  135. R.45. SET PUBLIC HEARING to consider adoption of an ordinance amending and restating Polk County Ordinance 2024-062, the Polk County Amended and Restated Comprehensive Impact Fee Ordinance, for the purpose of adopting the 2025 Warehouse Trip Characteristics Study and imposing updated rates for Transportation Impact Fees. (Suggested hearing date is March 18, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.) 25-0047 Approved Pass
  136. R.46. Consider resolution approving Declarations Extending State of Local Emergency 24-01 executed by the County Manager on January 13, 2025 and January 17, 2025. 25-0072 Approved Pass
  137. 132 ANNOUNCEMENTS